But despite his record and pending criminal charge, Cei will still be eligible for his pension of $3,421 per month for the rest of his life.

Cei reportedly told the newspaper he plans to use his pension money to make restitution to the town. He said he has been in therapy for a gambling addiction that drove him to spend thousands of dollars per week on lottery tickets.

Cei has been charged with health insurance fraud, which is a felony. He has been released on $50,000 bond and is to appear Sept. 28 in Meriden court.